Express Entry Draw 434: CRS 470, 300 ITAs

Category: Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2

Date: August 7, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 470

Invitations Issued: 300

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: October 11, 2025 at 14:55:49 UTC

The current Express Entry draw number is 434, conducted on August 7, 2026. The draw targeted transport occupations as per the 2026- version 2 National Occupational Classification. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw is set at 470, with a total of 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued. This draw is a part of the ongoing immigration process managed by the Express Entry system, which issues ITAs based on CRS scores calculated from factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.

Previous draw number 433 was held on August 5, 2026, with a CRS score of 516. A total of 3000 ITAs were issued during this draw. This represents a decrease of 46 points in the CRS score from the current draw to the previous one. Additionally, there was a decrease of 2700 ITAs issued between this draw and the last one.

Draw number 432 took place on August 4, 2026, featuring a CRS score of 768. In this occasion, 507 ITAs were awarded. There is a significant decline of 298 points in the CRS score from the August 4 draw to the current one. Furthermore, there was a reduction of 207 ITAs issued in comparison to the previous draw on August 5, 2026.

The fourth previous draw occurred on July 23, 2026, with a CRS score of 368. In this draw, only 4 ITAs were granted. The difference in CRS points compared to the current draw shows a variation of 102 points, which is a marked change. The total number of ITAs issued in the current draw saw an increase of 296 from the July 23 event.

The Express Entry system utilizes the CRS to rank candidates who submit their profiles through the online application system. The scores are calculated based on the details applicants provide, which include personal attributes, working experience, education levels, language ability as measured by standardized tests, and any valid job offers or provincial nominations. ITAs are issued to the top-ranked candidates within a specific score range during draws, inviting them to apply for permanent residency under one of several federal immigration programs. For more information on candidate rankings, please refer to the [CRS Calculator Page]. For general methodology on the Express Entry process, consult the [Express Entry Guide]. Additional insights on alternative immigration routes can be obtained through the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].